Earlsfield and District DTC

12/06/2023

PLEASE NOTE TRAINING IS CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHER.

31/08/2022

19/07/2022

12/06/2022

23/04/2022

Important information alert!!!

16/01/2022

22/11/2021

Don't over do things with your puppy

01/11/2021

PLEASE BE.ADVISED THAT DUE TO FIREWORKS THE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED NEXT MONDAY THE 8TH OF NOVEMBER.
PLEASE KEEP ALL YOUR FUR BABIES SAFE AND INDOORS THIS WEEKEND AND WE WILL SEE YOU.ALL ON THE 15TH.

27/10/2021

If you live with a dog, it is likely that at some point, you will be faced with the dreaded task of having to administer medication. Even some of the most cooperative dogs object to having pills shoved down their throat, and who wouldn’t? So, to disguise the pills, you carefully hide their medicat...

25/10/2021

PLEASE BE ADVISED IF YOU ARE COMING TO CLUB TONIGHT THAT THE JUNCTION OF OPENVIEW AND BURNTWOOD LANE IS AGAIN CLOSED. TO GET TO CLUB FROM GARRETT LANE END YOU WILL NEED TO TURN LEFT OFF BURNTWOOD LANE A TURNING OR TWO EARLIER DOWN SWABY ROAD GO DOWN IT UNTIL YOU SEE A PLAYGROUND ON YOUR RIGHT TURN IMMEDIATELY RIGHT ON TO LILLIARD ROAD AND FOLLOW IT ROUND TO THE RIGHT UNTIL THE END AND TURN RIGHT ON TO OPEN VIEW AND THE CLUB IS IN FRONT OF YOU ON THE LEFT. COMING FROM WANDSWORTH COMMON END YOU WILL HAVE TO DRIVE PAST THE CLUB AND SWABY ROAD IS ON THE RIGHT A TURNING OR TWO DOWN. THEN FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE.

19/10/2021

This is taking place on Sunday 7th November from 7pm onwards

06/10/2021

Bronze class practising their stays good job guys. So glad we are back in our ball park now with much better lighting.

06/10/2021

Here is one of our bronze class practicing recalls on one of our last weeks out on the field before moving into the Ball park for the winter. Well done everyone nearly ready for the test.

06/10/2021

Welcome to watts app.

06/10/2021

23/09/2021

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21/09/2021

01/09/2021

Get a free Pet Pavilion goodie bag

16/08/2021

16/08/2021

10/08/2021

26/07/2021

For those of you coming to club tonight please be advised that the burntwood lane end of open view is closed.

21/07/2021

All we can say is please don't do this your dog could be dead in minutes.

As temperatures soar, think of our four-legged friends 🐶 At 30°C outside, it takes just 20 mins for your car to hit 46°C 🌡️ This puts your dog at risk of fatal heatstroke. Officers will smash car windows to free them, but we'd rather we weren't needed. Please don't leave dogs in cars on hot days. If you see a dog in distress, please call 999.

17/07/2021

Please don't take your dogs out in the heat. If you have to do so please walk them either really early in the morning or late at night when the weather is much cooler. DOGS DIE FROM HEAT STROKE NOT IF THEY MISS THE ODD WALK OR TWO.

Every year we hear of dogs dying as a result of heatstroke.💔
New research reveals that exercise is by far the most common trigger for heat-related illness, and that the risk is greater in flat-faced breeds. 🐾

We're sharing our advice on how to keep dogs cool, and how to spot and deal with the early signs of over-heating should this occur – which include seeking early veterinary care and advice –to prevent the devastating situation where dogs get sick or die from serious forms of heat-related illness.

Find out more and keep your dog safe ➡️
https://bit.ly/3ibhUQ2

14/07/2021

Spot the signs of kennel cough

12/07/2021

Tonight is cancelled stay safe and indoors everyone.

18/06/2021

Very sad

We are very sorry to report the loss of Maya, a beautiful one year old Hungarian Vizsla. She passed away recently after contracting Parvovirus. Maya’s family have kindly given us permission to use this lovely photo to help raise awareness of Parvovirus.
Parvovirus has been uncommon for a number of years but we are now seeing a resurgence.
We have contacted several vets in SW London and know of a further 20 cases.
This is devastatingly sad and we want to do all we can to help reduce the risk for your dogs in SW London.
This is generally a preventable disease so please ensure that all of your dogs have been vaccinated and are up to date with their boosters as this is the best protection.
Maya’s owners were very diligent and ensured that Maya was up to date with her vaccines but nothing ever gives 100% protection and Maya was exceptionally unlucky.
A very small number of dogs do not develop immunity when vaccinated as puppies and it can help to give them a top up booster at 16 weeks old. This can be done under normal situations, but is much more important in high risk situations as we may be facing currently (WSAVA guidelines,2016)
A top up booster can also be considered for dogs up 14 months old.
Most puppies will be fine without this and so we do not wish to scaremonger anyone into having it done. However we feel it is important to be open and honest about the rise in cases and the risk of disease in the current environment.
If it is something that you are concerned about, then please book in with Paul or Meabh to discuss and and get a booster.
The main symptoms of parvovirus are vomiting and diarrhoea. However please do not worry if your dog has one or both of these symptoms as the vast majority will just have a very simple and treatable tummy upset.
We are here to help both you and your pets anytime. So feel free to get in touch if you need us (link in bio).
In the meantime, please do not panic. The risk to your pet is extremely low and vaccinations are the best way forward to not only protect your dog but others as well.

14/06/2021

As temperatures soar, think of our four-legged friends 🐶

At 28°C outside, it takes just 20 mins for your car to hit 44°C 🌡️ This puts your dog at risk of fatal heatstroke.

Officers will smash car windows to free them, but we'd rather we weren't needed. Please don't leave dogs in cars on hot days. If you see a dog in distress, please call 999.

13/06/2021

Please be careful with your young pups as there is a variant going round of parvo virus that although dogs have been vaccinated against it the dogs are still dying from it.

There have been several recent reports of dogs catching parvovirus on Common, with sadly at least two deaths recorded.

Dog owners are advised that:

• puppies & dogs should not meet up to stop the spread of infection

• that your dog's vaccinations should be up-to-date

• that hygiene is important

• in case of concern, dog owners should consult their vet.

For more information about parvovirus and how to protect your dog, see the Blue Cross website: bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/parvovirus-dogs

We'll post updates & advice as and when we receive it.

13/06/2021

This is Nala.

She is a young fit Labrador who was playing football on a overcast 21⁰c day.

At 1.30pm she was rushed to Hook Vets with heat stroke.

Her temperature was at a whopping 41.3⁰c. A dogs normal temperature range is 38 - 39⁰c

Heat stroke can cause irreversible damage or even death. Thankfully her owner noticed and reacted quickly and Nala is doing well 💜 His quick actions saved her life.

Dogs that are more prone to heat stroke are old dogs, overweight dogs, flat faced breeds and puppies. However any dog of any age or breed or fitness can get heat stroke.

Signs of heat stroke are:
⚠️ Faster, heavier breathing
⚠️ Excessive thirst and drooling
⚠️ Increased heart rate and pulse rate
⚠️ Dark coloured gums/ tounge (red/purple)
⚠️ Glassy eyes
⚠️ Staggering or weakness
⚠️ Seizures
⚠️ Unconsciousness

If you think your dog has heat stroke DO NOT throw cold water on them as this can cause the body to go into shock.

On warm days you can help your dogs by:
✅ Restricting exercise
✅ Make sure they have access to cool, shaded areas
✅ Give them access to fresh water
✅ Walking them first thing in the morning or last thing at night when it's cooler
✅ If your pet is over weight start them on a weight loss journey

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